WELCOME!

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WHO ARE WE?

We are the local mental health authority. Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services, Inc., better known as 'INC' in the south Kane County area, is a unique partnership of seven township community mental health 708 boards. After passing a referendum for collection of a mental health tax, each township levies this tax upon recommendation of their 708 board. These levies are combined to maximize planning and funding for the residents in all seven townships for mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services. The combined levies are administered by INC, the umbrella board, with a small staff. The umbrella board consists of a representative from each of the seven township community mental health 708 boards and eight at-large members.

INC staff works closely with local area schools, universities, service providers, agencies, hospitals, the health department, other local funders and others to keep on top of available community mental health services and plan for their delivery to any resident in need. INC is also involved with state associations to keep abreast of broader issues. Through knowledge gained by working on these collaborations, committees, task forces, councils, etc., staff determines where the system needs improvement and designs a Three-Year Plan with One-Year updates for submission to and approval of the Board. The Plan provides an overview of the service delivery system, goals for improvement and objectives to reach the goals.

Agencies funded by INC work to improve service delivery in accordance with INC's goals. Approximately 20 agencies are currently funded and provide services for over 13,000 residents each year. INC also owns 16 acres of land with four buildings on the Provena Mercy Medical Center campus in Aurora . These taxpayer-owned buildings house several agencies at below-market rent, providing administrative and program space for them to deliver services.

INC is a member of the Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois (ACMHAI), the ARC of Illinois, the Illinois Public Health Association and several local Chambers of Commerce.

MISSION STATEMENT

To initiate and coordinate programs of service for mental health, including services for the alcoholic, the drug-addicted and developmentally disabled within any political subdivision which is providing funds to the Corporation under the Community Mental Health Act as provided by the Illinois Community Mental Health Act (H.B. 708, June 26, 1963, and as may subsequently be amended).

Staff:                                                                                                                 

  Jerry J. Murphy, Executive Director

  Marti Cross, Assistant Director

  Eileen Maryanski , Administrative Assistant

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